Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Bincy's mother kept her <ucards close to her chest</u.

Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Bincy's mother kept her <ucards close to her chest</u.

1. A. Kept her plans and thoughts hidden (Correct answer)
2. B. Informed that all the cards must be kept safe
3. C. Kept her purse and money by herself
4. D. Decided to show more affection

Correct Answer

Option A — Kept her plans and thoughts hidden

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Kept her plans and thoughts hidden.

Key Points

• The idiom 'keep one's cards close to one's chest' means to keep one's plans, thoughts or intentions secret.